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Title: | Environmental impact assessment : proposed mixed residential apartment complex in plot no. c2-4, Hulhumale’ – Raincrest Residence |
Authors: | Musthafa, Amir |
Issue Date: | 1-Apr-2017 |
Citation: | Musthafa, A. (2017). Environmental impact assessment : proposed mixed residential apartment complex in plot no. c2-4, Hulhumale’ – Raincrest Residence. Male': Maldives. |
Abstract: | This report is based on the proposed mixed residential building construction in Plot No. C2-
4, Hulhumale’. 12 storeys of the 14 storey structure will be allocated for residential purposes.
The project is being developed by Rainbow Singhal Developers Pvt. Ltd. and constructed by
Rainbow Construction Pvt. Ltd. They are to undertake the construction works and project
management including overseeing the EIA process.
An Environmental Impact Assessment was necessary for the works as per the requirements
of the signed agreement between Rainbow Singhal Developers Pvt. Ltd. and Housing
Development Corporation (HDC). In addition to meeting the regulatory requirements, the
report would further assist the proponent and important stakeholders to make decisions based
on favourable environmental conditions with the main focus on sustainability. The project
also adheres to several other rules and regulations in the Maldives and has obtained permit
from HDC to proceed. HDC is a 100% government entity being given the responsibility to
set guidelines and oversee all developments in Hulhumale’.
The project is part of larger program by HDC to establish mixed residential buildings in
Hulhumale’. Therefore, many similar EIAs has been done recently. Apartments in these
buildings can generally be regarded as being targeted towards middle to upper class members
of the community. The project will contribute to the grand plan by the government of reducing
congestion in Male’ by providing more housing opportunities in Hulhumale’. By 2019, it is
projected that there will be over 1000 such housing units built in Hulhumale’.
The existing environment at the project site does not consist of any significant vegetation and
the water test result shows normal water quality. There are no residents living in close
proximity to the site and there is no other structure at the site as well. There are no structures
that are known to be built in the immediate future as well.
During the construction stage, health and safety standards of the workers at site, and waste
generation is the major areas of concern. With proper planning and project management, this
can be easily mitigated. Waste is the main concern during the operational stage of the project
as well. Since this will be developed as a condominium with multiple tenants owning the
rights of the building, it has to be ensured that the tenants are held responsible to properly
manage the waste in addition to maintaining the building. Further impacts to the adjacent
construction site is foreseen. However, this can be mitigated with proper communication and
planning before project implementation.
Regarding alternatives, there are no viable alternatives available for the project with respect
to location. The no project option is also not plausible at this stage and possibilities are outside
the scope of this study. Other alternatives including material, foundation type, construction
methodology are not necessarily recommended. Recommendations had been made to proceed
with the project as planned.
An environmental monitoring plan is proposed to be carried out with 2 phases; one for the
construction stage, and one for 2 years post construction. Factors to investigate include
surveying the amount of waste generation, noise pollution, traffic flow, health and safety at
site and water quality.
All the impacts as highlighted in the project can be mitigated. The socio-economic benefits
to Greater Male’ City from projects such as these is high. It also provides additional housing
opportunities, which would contribute to alleviating the housing issues in Male’ City, and
therefore mitigating the issues related to congestion. Thus, after consideration of all these
perspectives, it is recommended that this project proceed as planned, after incorporating the
mitigation measures given in this study with the commitment to implementing the monitoring
plan given. |
URI: | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4798 |
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